We need 109 or 113lb flat bottomed rail in 60'(or near) lengths to complete our extension and to improve our existing running line, and a number of FB turnouts - B,C or D switches - with or without crossing timbers. We are prepared to pay a reasonable price for these or would welcome information on where these may be found other than on NR property.
Please contact Stephen Lacey (stephen.r.j.la...

It’s a busy time of year for gardeners at Midsomer Norton Station. They have been doing their usual Monday work of weeding and mulching as well as planting new seeds and hanging baskets. The bank border of Perennials by the buffet coach is being trimmed, weeded and mulched and that will continue during spring flowering time.
The front border needs light weeding at the station building end a...

The railway is seeking expressions of interest from any persons who have experience of fund raising and who are willing to provide to the railway on a voluntary basis their expertise and time to help to increase the railways income significantly over the next five years. Funds generated will be used to enable the railway to expand and deliver a number of new projects which are currently in the ear...

Sunday 17 June: Murder on the Midsomer Express!! Don’t miss our new Murder Mystery event - join the train, meet the detective, find the witnesses, solve the crime! Why not enter into the spirit of the event by wearing 1950's vintage clothing?

Performances take place at 10:35am and 1:45pm. Tickets are priced at £25 for adults and £10 for children, and include train rides, BBQ lunch (morning performance) or BBQ or cream tea (afternoon performance), soft drinks, tea & coffee.

Advance booking is highly recommended; tickets can be bought from the station shop (01761 411221) on Sundays and Monday afternoons or by using the online form below. Please note that if you opt to buy online you will be sent an acknowledgement email; please bring this with you on the day to claim your tickets from the station booking office.

The S&D Reborn DVD

Extension Appeal

The trust are so close to extending the current running line to the base of the infill, but more funds are required! Any donations will be gratefully received - you can help bring back another section of this iconic line! Donations can be sent to the station, or online here.

Midsomer Norton Railway Museum

Our collections are housed in a building which started life as a stable for horses which were used for shunting and working the carts and dreys that transported goods to and from the station. Following the closure of the Somerset and Dorset Railway in 1966, the stable block fell into disuse and when The Somerset and Dorset Railway Heritage Trust took it over, it was derelict and with no roof. Thanks to the perseverance of volunteers and favourable publicity from the local press a grant was received from the Heritage Lottery Fund plus local councils.